Flame Shoulder (Ochropleura plecta) - Norfolk Moths - The macro and micro moths of Norfolk.

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Flame Shoulder

Ochropleura plecta

(Linnaeus, 1761)

2102 / 73.329

Norfolk status
Widespread and abundant.
Many habitats.
Resembles no other resident species.

Please also see, rare migrant - Radford's Flame Shoulder

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
	Flame Shoulder Ochropleura plecta - sub-species unimacula - Jon Clifton

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
18/11/2023	1	27	TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
11/10/2023	1	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
30/09/2023	18	27	TG33 - Bacton
22/09/2023	1	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
18/09/2023	1	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey

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Forewing:	12-15mm.
Flight:	Two generations April-June. July-Sept.
Foodplant:	Herbaceous plants
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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